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SJ14 NHZ

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,894 mi
Last recorded84,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 NHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,894 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring mounting (axle) heavily corroded not significantly reducing structural integrity

Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,704 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng sump corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 79,704 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng sump corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,602 miles

Front Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sump rusty

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 70,538 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due too binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due too leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sump rusty

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 65,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,282 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 39,282 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 37,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 23,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,671 miles

Slight drag from front brakes

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SJ14 NHZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ14 NHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ14 NHZ registered?

SJ14 NHZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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